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Gillstrap Family History

Gillstrap Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gilstrap, Gilleran, Hillstead, Millsap, Hillstrom, Hillestad, Giller

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Where is the Gillstrap family from?

You can see how Gillstrap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillstrap family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillstrap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gillstrap families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gillstrap's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gillstrap families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillstrap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gillstrap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillstrap. 67% of Gillstrap men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gillstrap women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gillstrap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillstrap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillstrap census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Gillstrap. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Gillstrap. For the veterans among your Gillstrap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillstrap lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gillstrap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gillstrap in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillstrap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillstrap ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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